Maine is home to 10k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $20b in revenue and employ 151.9k individuals.
Where Do Maine
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 357 | 10,238 | $1,945,182,462 | $293,736,391 |
| Bangor | 336 | 13,229 | $1,851,580,748 | $84,608,234 |
| Auburn | 223 | 2,184 | $225,431,187 | $69,446,969 |
| Lewiston | 220 | 13,384 | $1,265,066,686 | $370,254,252 |
| Brunswick | 212 | 5,824 | $609,566,574 | $2,768,056,580 |
| Scarborough | 156 | 1,386 | $228,255,379 | $18,391,964 |
| Waterville | 114 | 5,890 | $577,700,015 | $1,100,167,458 |
| Falmouth | 113 | 745 | $83,129,210 | $93,887,993 |
| Westbrook | 111 | 2,439 | $190,356,488 | $1,656,297 |
| Bath | 107 | 1,077 | $95,633,265 | $25,977,195 |
| Ellsworth | 104 | 1,700 | $262,012,218 | $322,276,001 |
| Yarmouth | 102 | 387 | $34,326,974 | $82,306,031 |
| Biddeford | 100 | 3,701 | $349,241,673 | $169,318,716 |
| South Portland | 98 | 3,259 | $444,765,969 | $42,759,111 |
| Camden | 98 | 417 | $26,422,761 | $13,870,242 |
| Belfast | 97 | 764 | $87,856,232 | $33,194,649 |
| Kennebunk | 94 | 221 | $13,959,566 | $14,111,603 |
| Saco | 93 | 1,506 | $158,028,861 | $8,983,425 |
| Orono | 93 | 466 | $97,189,745 | $129,504,598 |
| Windham | 92 | 219 | $10,180,605 | $1,181,431 |
Hancock, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)
Portland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of specific ethnic and/or immigrant groups in ways that are culturally appropriate.
Raymond, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Bath, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.
Portland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.
Naples, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization
Limington, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.
Norway, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect water resources from indiscriminate waste and ensure that the supply of quality water is adequate to meet the needs of the public, agriculture and industry. Also included are organizations that preserve and manage coastal lands including shorelines, coastal waters and lands extending inland from the shore which affect coastal waters; bays, lakes, rivers, wetlands, estuaries, watersheds and other aquatic habitats.
Waldoboro, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.
Canaan, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate centers which offer, at a single location, a variety of recreational facilities such as athletic fields and courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and public lockers. Recreational centers usually offer an organized program of activities for community residents and provide all necessary equipment.
Hollis Center, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.
Cape Eliz, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to ensure that farmland is preserved for farming purposes rather than freed for development or environmental quality purposes.
Mount Desert, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.
Portland, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.
Skowhegan, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide food, agriculture or nutrition services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Hampden, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.
Kennebunk, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations - like Toys for Tots - that provide, coordinate or raise money and donations for holiday assistance and gift distribution programs, usually but not exclusively organized around holidays.
Damariscotta, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide multipurpose centers or services that meet the needs and interests of a particular target population.
Bar Harbor, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mutual/ Membership Benefit Organizations, Other major group area.
Biddeford, ME
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.